Curb Your Addictions! The Substitute Phone By Klemens Schillinger

Look, we get it, we all have a bit of an addiction to our smartphones. Thanks to easy access to anything we could possibly need or want, we have all become chronic swipers, double-tappers and more. Well for those looking to quell those smartphone addictions, Austrian designer Klemens Schillinger has something for you; The Substitute Phone By Klemens Schillinger.

This unique design helps users cope without their handset, offering up a unique design that is essentially the adult fidget spinner. The model originally appeared at Vienna Design Week. The design is made of black polyoxymethylene plastic and features stone beads that replicate the feeling of using your mobile device. Speaking with Dezeen recently about his design, he says it is “a tool that would help stop this ‘checking’ behavior.” The interesting design is nothing short of compelling, supplying an intriguing break for our connected lives. Check out the design in the images below and give us your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned for more on The Substitute Phone coming soon.